Almost every American knows that eating a healthy diet is important to your overall look, energy level, vitality, and longevity. A good diet is comprised of the obvious choices like fruits, vegetables, and plenty of water, fiber, and whole grains. But now, in a new study published at Surgery.org by the experts at Unilever, a healthy diet along with an increase in fruit and vegetable intake is more important than ever when comes to looking young and radiant – the perfect complement to plastic surgery in San Diego.

So, if beauty is your name, then a stroll down the produce isle is your game.

The study was very simple and illuminated the human body need for natural vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other nutrients found in fruits and vegetables. Researchers gathered 35 people over a six-week period to observe their eating habits. People who consumed more fruits and vegetables over the six-week period were found to look physically younger with brighter red and yellow tones in their skin – a look that researchers say lead to a younger-looking and more attractive appearance. Interestingly, people who consumed a more unhealthy diet void of fruits and vegetables were found to look paler with less overall color in the face. In other words, consuming more fruits and vegetables lead to a younger look because the person appeared naturally more full of life and color.

“People who eat more fruit and vegetables have a ‘golden’ skin tone that looks healthy and attractive,” said researcher Ross Whitehead to The Salt. “Our research finds that even small improvements in diet produces visible benefits to skin color. We were very surprised by how quick the changes were.”

If you’re looking for a great way to supplement your plastic surgery procedures and prolong the look of youth, the study suggests the answer is quite simple: eat more healthy foods. But how much do scientists recommend upping your intake? Just two additional servings of fruits and vegetables each day can lead to a more radiant-looking you. Plus, the more you keep up the healthy diet, the more your skin will improve over the course of time.

Types of fruits and vegetables ideal for the look of youth

Of course, all diets should have a variety of foods including fruits and vegetables. But if you’re looking to increase your intake of the ‘healthy stuff,’ consider the following dietary tips to supplement your San Diego plastic surgery.

Foods rich in Carotenoid pigments. Colorful foods are often known to contain beneficial ingredients like beta-carotene and lycopene – two essential ingredients not only for your health but for younger-looking skin, too. Try increasing your intake of carrots, red cabbage, tomatoes, and other fruits like raspberries, watermelon, blueberries, and apricots. A diet that’s colorful can also lead to better health.

Supplement a good diet with plastic surgery procedures?

Already have a good diet, but looking for that extra ‘oomph’ to make your skin look truly radiant? Consider the following cosmetic procedures:

Microdermabrasion: a wonderful way to whisk away dead skin cells, revealing fresher, newer skin that can also appear smoother.

Laser resurfacing: a potent procedure that resurfaces the skin’s surface. This popular cosmetic procedure can also help remove discolorations.

Chemical peel: a fantastic supplement to your other plastic surgery procedures. Helps remove dull skin by use of glycolic acid, lactic acid, salicylic acid or other equally strong ingredients.

Call Dr. Kincaid, a board-certified plastic surgeon in San Diego, at 858-450-4199 to schedule your consultation today. Get a radiant look today!

San Diego plastic surgery complemented by a diet rich in fruits and vegetables